Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Saturday-Boardwalk Bike Ride - Meet at 9am at the top of the boardwalk @ 26th Streetboardwalk. From there we'll ride to end of boardwalkat the inlet, thenbike to 19th Street forbreakfast at the Sahara Cafe.

Saturday, May 10 - Once again, several members will be participating in the M.S.WALK for a Cure. The walk is being held on May 10, 2014 at the Ocean City Inlet and continuing on the O C Boardwalk. Please consider joining us on "TEAM LILLY", which is in honor of Roost member Lilly Cordwell. Please go to the MSWALK2014 websiteand sign up to join "TEAM LILLY" or to donate if you cannot walk. Registration is at 9 am and the walk begins at 10 am. Thanks, Bill Cordwell

Thursday, May 15 - Ravens Roost 44 Scholarship is having a fundraiser to be held at "5-Guys" in the White Marlin Mall in West OC on Thursday 5/15 from 4-7 pm. 20% of all sales during that time will be donated to the Ravens Roost 44 Scholarship Fund. Please note that the flyer/"voucher" must be presented to the cashier when placing your order in order for the 20% to be counted (get one HERE). EVERYONE is welcome to attend! Friends, neighbors, family and basically anyone you think might come. We are encouraging the 3 local schools who's students benefit from our scholarships to participate in this fundraising by distributing the vouchers to their students and faculty. If you belong to any other clubs or organizations, please provide vouchers to those members. Additional flyers will be available at the May meeting or you can print your own. If anyone is interested, we can meet afterwards for a drink at the West O' Bottle Shop which is just around the corner.

Friday, May 30 - Ravens Roost #44 17th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament @ Ocean Pines Golf & Country Club. Registration forms can be had here. We are expecting another sell out, so be sure to sign up early - don’t get shut out as some did last year.

May 29 thru June 1 - The Council of Ravens Roosts Annual Convention. From Jo Ann: The Council of Baltimore Ravens Roosts Convention begins Thursday, May 29, and ends Sunday, June 1, at the Castle in the Sand Motel. The theme this year is “Celebrating 50 Years of Fan-Tastic Baltimore Football. The cost this year is $60 per registrant. A registration form is available here. The Convention agenda is availablehere.

Commemorative shirts are also available: hoodies (men's sizes only) in gray or purple; men's t-shirts and tanks, and women’s t-shirts and tanks, available in white, gray or purple. Prices range from $11.00 for t-shirts and tanks to $20 for the hoodies. Larger sizes (2, 3, 4, & 5 XL) are an additional $2 or more.

In years past there were team events that any registered participant could enter, such as horseshoes, volleyball, tug-of-war, a scavenger hunt, bingo, miniature golf, and karaoke. All of the registration forms were to be submitted to me by the April 10 meeting. You can still register, but you will not get the "goodie bag". Make checks payable to Ravens Roost 44, and give to me at the meeting, or mail to 126 Pine Tree Rd., Ocean City, MD 21842. Please remember: Everyone who attends must be registered. There is no “sharing” of food and beverage.

I encourage our new members, as well as the members who have been in the Roost for a while, to attend the Convention. It is a great way to spend some time with our own Roost members and to meet fans from other Roosts. And, it’s always a lot of fun.

Dues are due. From Jo Ann: Dues are past due - if you haven’t paid by now you are in arrears. Mail them to me at: Jo Ann Elder, 126 Pine Tree Rd., Ocean City, MD 21842. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at: jelder10@verizon.net, or call me at 410-250-5124. Thanks.

The Golf Committee is requesting members to bring liquor, wine and beer donations to the April & May meetings to be used in our basket of cheer at our Golf Event on May 30th.

One ticket to see Merle Haggard at OC SpringfestFri. May 2, 8:00pm sitting with Nelson and June Kelly-sec B row 3-$40 302 236 4171

Ravens Poop

Good daily dose of Ravens news notes and nuggetshere. It’s getting to the point where I can hardly stand ESPN, but I do go Jamison Hensley’s Blog here to stay up to date with all of the AFC North news.

All the best Orioles news notes and nuggets at Britt's Bird Watch here.

Local Poop

Tomorrow thru Sunday -Springfest | Four Dynamic Days of Food, Live Entertainment & Arts and Crafts, Inlet Parking Lot. Springfest 2014 celebrates spring and the upcoming summer season. It is four dynamic days of delicious food, live entertainment and unique arts and crafts under four huge big top tents located in the Inlet Lot at the south end of Ocean City's famous Boardwalk. Springfest serves up a continuous variety of musical performances on two stages. Admission to the four day event is free! All entertainment is free with the exception of the headline acts.

Sunday - Ocean City Reef Foundation Dinner, Ocean City Marlin Club. Join the Ocean City Reef Foundation at the Ocean City Marlin Club for this wonderful dinner. The menu will feature corn and conch fritters, grilled jerk chicken, marinated steak kebobs, fresh dinner rolls, spring salad and macaroni salad. This annual fundraiser features silent, live and Chinese auctions. There is also a 50/50 raffle. Proceeds and donations go towards building the reef off of Ocean City, Maryland.The creation of this much needed habitat will guarantee a plentiful fishery for years to come. Tickets will be sold at the door for $20.

Sunday thru May 18 - Ocean City Restaurant Week Spring | One Price, Two Weeks...Plenty of Tasty Options, Ocean City Restaurant Week ~ May 4 - May 18. Many spectacular restaurants will create special menus designed to tempt your taste buds. Special, fixed-priced menus will be offered throughout the two-week event. They may offer a $10, $20, $30 or $40 fixed menu price that may even include dessert!

Tuesday - Summer in the City - Evening Showing | A fun new musical stage production, The OC Jamboree. "Summer In The City!" is our fun new musical stage production for the 2014 summer season. It's a great new OC Jamboree production that's sure to be a highlight of your trip to Ocean City!

Settle into those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer. Come feel the beat of the rhythm in the heat of a summer night. National Top 100 Country Recording Artist Dave Weatherholtz once again hosts an All Star Cast that includes Sharon Sorrentino, Sean McNelis and Charlie Sorrentino. Join us for this great new show that gives tribute to some of your all time favorite music of the 60's, 70's and 80's. In the tradition of OC Jamboree summer productions, "Summer In The City!" promises to be a foot tappin', finger snappin', belly laughin' good time.

Young and old alike will find themselves singing along with our mini tribute to those great hit songs of the British Invasion. Audiences of all ages will continue to be amazed by the spellbinding wizardry of illusionist/magicians Harry Edwards and Charlie Sorrentino. So don't let the solid gold, summer hit parade pass you by. Pack up the entire family and head to the beach this summer, then sit back, relax, put up the beach umbrella, throw on the Coppertone, tune in your old transistor radio to The OC Jamboree and get ready to sing along!

Tickets are $24.75 for adults and $8.50 for children.

Funny Poop

“Did you hear the one about the woman who threw her toaster away because it kept burning the bread? She was black toast intolerant.”

Old one:What is the difference between an Irish wedding and an Irish funeral? One less drunk.

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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Saturday, May 3 -Boardwalk Bike Ride - Meet at 9am at the top of the boardwalk @ 26th Streetboardwalk. From there we'll ride to end of boardwalkat the inlet, thenbike to 19th Street forbreakfast at the Sahara Cafe.

Saturday, May 10 - Once again, several members will be participating in the M.S.WALK for a Cure. The walk is being held on May 10, 2014 at the Ocean City Inlet and continuing on the O C Boardwalk. Please consider joining us on "TEAM LILLY", which is in honor of Roost member Lilly Cordwell. Please go to the MSWALK2014 websiteand sign up to join "TEAM LILLY" or to donate if you cannot walk. Registration is at 9 am and the walk begins at 10 am. Thanks, Bill Cordwell

Thursday, May 15 - Ravens Roost 44 Scholarship is having a fundraiser to be held at "5-Guys" in the White Marlin Mall in West OC on Thursday 5/15 from 4-7 pm. 20% of all sales during that time will be donated to the Ravens Roost 44 Scholarship Fund. Please note that the flyer/"voucher" must be presented to the cashier when placing your order in order for the 20% to be counted (get one HERE). EVERYONE is welcome to attend! Friends, neighbors, family and basically anyone you think might come. We are encouraging the 3 local schools who's students benefit from our scholarships to participate in this fundraising by distributing the vouchers to their students and faculty. If you belong to any other clubs or organizations, please provide vouchers to those members. Additional flyers will be available at the May meeting or you can print your own. If anyone is interested, we can meet afterwards for a drink at the West O' Bottle Shop which is just around the corner.

Friday, May 30 - Ravens Roost #44 17th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament @ Ocean Pines Golf & Country Club. Registration forms can be had here. We are expecting another sell out, so be sure to sign up early - don’t get shut out as some did last year.

May 29 thru June 1 - The Council of Ravens Roosts Annual Convention. From Jo Ann: The Council of Baltimore Ravens Roosts Convention begins Thursday, May 29, and ends Sunday, June 1, at the Castle in the Sand Motel. The theme this year is “Celebrating 50 Years of Fan-Tastic Baltimore Football. The cost this year is $60 per registrant. A registration form is available here. The Convention agenda is availablehere.

Commemorative shirts are also available: hoodies (men's sizes only) in gray or purple; men's t-shirts and tanks, and women’s t-shirts and tanks, available in white, gray or purple. Prices range from $11.00 for t-shirts and tanks to $20 for the hoodies. Larger sizes (2, 3, 4, & 5 XL) are an additional $2 or more.

In years past there were team events that any registered participant could enter, such as horseshoes, volleyball, tug-of-war, a scavenger hunt, bingo, miniature golf, and karaoke. All of the registration forms were to be submitted to me by the April 10 meeting. You can still register, but you will not get the "goodie bag". Make checks payable to Ravens Roost 44, and give to me at the meeting, or mail to 126 Pine Tree Rd., Ocean City, MD 21842. Please remember: Everyone who attends must be registered. There is no “sharing” of food and beverage.

I encourage our new members, as well as the members who have been in the Roost for a while, to attend the Convention. It is a great way to spend some time with our own Roost members and to meet fans from other Roosts. And, it’s always a lot of fun.

Dues are due. From Jo Ann: Dues are past due - if you haven’t paid by now you are in arrears. Mail them to me at: Jo Ann Elder, 126 Pine Tree Rd., Ocean City, MD 21842. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at: jelder10@verizon.net, or call me at 410-250-5124. Thanks.

The Golf Committee is requesting members to bring liquor, wine and beer donations to the April & May meetings to be used in our basket of cheer at our Golf Event on May 30th.

One ticket to see Merle Haggard at OC SpringfestFri. May 2, 8:00pm sitting with Nelson and June Kelly-sec B row 3-$40 302 236 4171

Ravens Poop

Good daily dose of Ravens news notes and nuggetshere. It’s getting to the point where I can hardly stand ESPN, but I do go Jamison Hensley’s Blog here to stay up to date with all of the AFC North news.

Friday thru Sunday -Maryland International Kite Expo | Go Fly A Kite, On the Beach between 2nd and 6th Streets. A great spectator and participant event! The Maryland International Kite Exposition will feature three fun-filled days of kite flying on the beautiful beaches of Ocean City, Maryland. Throughout the festival, there will be exhibitions and demonstrations including stunt and power kite lessons, free children's games and activities, and much more! The festival will showcase some of the best kite flyers from around the world. Kites of all shapes and sizes will be on display including some massive character and theme based kites. On behalf of The Kite Loft and The Town of Ocean City we welcome everyone to join in the festivities. Bring your family for several days of good old fashion kite flying. Remember when we say “Go Fly a Kite”, we mean it. For more information, call Jay Knerr at 410-289-7855 or visit www.kiteloft.com.

Friday thru Sunday -Ward World Carving Competition, Roland E. Powell Convention Center. Carvers & visitors from around the world convene for the most prestigious competition of contemporary wildfowl art. Event includes judging, benefit auction, classes & seminars, demonstrations, children's activities and exhibitor booths of artisans & art supplies. View world class bird carvings and sculptures, bid on world class art at the benefit auction. Shop at over 100 exhibitor booths, and enjoy an abundance of kids activities at the Kids Corner. Admission. For more information, please visit www.wardmuseum.org.

Saturday -Island 2 Island Half Marathon | 10th Anniversary Event, Ocean City Inlet. OC Tri Running Sports proudly presents the ten year running anniversary of the “Island to Island” Half Marathon & 5K. To celebrate the anniversary this year we will begin the 13.1 mile race from Assateague Island and we will finish the race at the Inlet in Ocean City. Start your journey from the beautiful Assateague Island, run the scenic route 611 and finish in the historic downtown Inlet. Your post party begins once you cross the finish line! Join us for the most fun and entertaining post race party of the year with food, refreshments, live music and an award ceremony. Same 13.1 miles of running, 10 times the fun! This years race will once again benefit Worcester Youth and Family Counseling. For pricing and registration please visit http://octrirunning.com/ocean-city-md-running-events/

Saturday - Board Walkin' for Pets | Worcester County Humane Society Annual Event, Boardwalk from Inlet to 27th Street. Worcester County Humane Society annual fun event - walk-a-thon on the boards! All proceeds benefit the Ocean City area's no-kill pet shelter. Bring your pet for a fun day on the boards to help the animals or adopt a shelter dog for the day by making arrangements prior to the walk-a-thon. Registration is at 9 am. Walk is rain or shine! Enjoy refreshments provided by Harrison's Harbor Watch Restaurant & Layton's 16th Street Family Restaurant. Enter contests at 9:30am and win prizes with The Wave 97.1!

Contests Include:

Largest Dog

Smallest Dog

Best Dressed

Pet and Owner Look-A-Like

Best Trick

Sloppiest Kiss

Prizes awarded to winners

Walk the 2.5 mile or 5 mile course and enjoy refreshments at the Inlet and along your walk. If you don't have a dog to walk...no worries, "Adopt" a shelter dog for the event. Arrangements must be made in advance. We don't want to forget our feline friends. Bring a photo of your cat to the walk with your name, pet's name, address, phone number and email address and enter our Annual Cutest Cat Contest! A special prize basket will be awarded to the "Cutest Cat."

Saturday - Join us at the Ocean Pines AARP Fundraiser as RADIO AIRWAVES PRODUCTIONS presents two "live” old-time radio shows:

Saturday - Dewey Beach Bacon Fest, iDewey. General Admission includes free amazing bacon samples, special offers from each location and scorecard. Guests will tour participating businesses and taste amazing bacon inspired samples. Registration will be in the iDewey Store from 8:00am-12:30pm. Bacon Fest Samples are all included. We want you to be double fisted throughout the entire day. Bacon in one hand. Beer in the other. It's hard to maintain a level of double fistedness (we made that word up) when you have to reach for your wallet all day. Yeah, we know what you're thinking. "They thought of everything!" Yes. Yes we did. General admission is just $12.

Funny Poop

Two dwarfs go into a bar, where they pick up two prostitutes and take them to their separate hotel rooms.The first dwarf, however, is unable to get an erection. His depression is made worse by the fact that, from the next room, he hears his little friend shouting out cries of "Here I come again ...ONE, TWO, THREE...UUH!" all night long.In the morning, the second dwarf asks the first, "How did it go?" The first mutters, "It was so embarrassing. I simply couldn't get a hard on."The second dwarf shook his head. "You think that's embarrassing?""I couldn't even get on the f...ing bed!!!"

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Got poop? Let me know! I’m going to try to get this out every Wednesday so if you get it to me by Tuesday I’ll try to include it. Your input is appreciated.